NEW DELHI, April 16 — Narendra Modi’s government has proposed expanding India’s parliament by nearly 40 per cent to over 800 seats, alongside reserving 33 per cent of them for women.

PONTIANAK, April 16 — Indonesian authorities have launched a search for a helicopter carrying eight people after losing contact with the aircraft earlier today, a rescue official told AFP.

MADRID, April 15 — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said his side are ready to finally lift the Champions League after eliminating Barcelona to reach the semi-finals yesterday.

ISLAMABAD, April 15 — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will begin a four-day diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey today, the foreign ministry said, as Islamabad intensifies efforts ahead of a potential second round of US-Iran peace talks.

SEOUL, April 15 — North Korea is experiencing a “very serious increase” in its capacity to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said during a visit to Seoul on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Asian Football Confederation announced on Tuesday that the Asian Champions League will expand from 24 to 32 teams, describing the move as a step towards greater inclusivity and competitiveness.